Pilot Debrief

Pearson Starduster near Cedar City, UT — 2020-10-29

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Date
2020-10-29
Location
Cedar City, UT, USA
Airport
CDC
Aircraft
Pearson Starduster
Registration
N768P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A loss of directional control for reasons that were not determined due to lack of available evidence.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, shortly after touch down, he lost directional effectiveness and the airplane veered right. The pilot applied full left rudder input, but the airplane exited the runway, and nosed over. The rudder was substantially damaged. The pilot reported “Maybe” as to if there was a mechanical malfunction with the airplane and stated to “pay attention for seized main wheel bearings. The interconnect spring between the rudder pedals.” The pilot reported to an FAA inspector that he had visually looked at the interconnect spring 3 days before the accident flight and reported no anomalies. The pilot did not respond to further inquiries after the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents5

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